So I’ve had this dilemma.
It’s brownie-related. Very serious.
I have been in search for the perfect brownie recipe for a very, very long time.
I have probably wasted countless hours and hundreds of dollars worth of ingredients trying to get it just right.
I thought I could never top the Ghiradelli mix.
I thought my dreams of brownie bliss were over.
I don’t think being wrong has ever been this delicious.
Nutrition Face Off
Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate Brownies
Based on 1/16 of prepared pan
Calories: 190
Fat: 4.5g.
vs.
My Favorite Brownies
Based on 1/16 of prepared pan
Calories: ~61
Fat: ~o.5g.
My New Favorite Brownies (Vegan, Low Calorie, Fat Free)
Notice how I said low cal, but no healthy. These are pretty high in sugar, but they taste AMAZING. Truly. This is the perfect recipe.
Adapted from Spark Recipes
Yields 1 8×8 in. pan
1/4. unsweetened applesauce
3T ener-g egg replacer mixed with 12T warm water
1t vanilla
1c. sugar
1/4c. all-purpose flour
1/2c. cocoa powder
1/2t salt
1t baking powder
Optional: hanful of chocolate chips (won’t be “fat free,” but do you really care? Really?
Preheat oven to 350F.
Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Add applesauce, egg replacer mixture, and vanilla. Pour batter into a foil-lined or greased 8×8 pan, and sprinkle on chocolate chips, of desired. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Remember, they will continue to bake while they cool.
There is a reason I cool my brownies like this.
Why?
Because if I didn’t, it would end like this.
You have been warned.
Enjoy!
-Kelly M.
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Yowwzaaa girlie!! haha, you’re on a baking roll!
I’m just curious, but what’s the consistency of energy-egg replacer?
It’s true. Holiday baking is in the air! I happen to really like the consistency of ener-g egg replacer, but that’s just me. If you’re super sensitive to that type of stuff, you might detect a slight “off-ness” in the texture. Does that make sense? Probably not.
Sorry for the confusing answer!
Thanks for responding! Yeah, I’m pretty “sensitive”? to taste, texture, and all that. But, as long as food comes out yummy and edible, I’m totally fine with it!
thanks for sharing the recipe, kelly! your recipe looks wonderful – i have never tried the ghiradelli mix…it would be fun to try a taste-test contest!
love your brownie cooling method…
i love a good brownie – better than a slice of cake, imo.
happy baking! hope more recipes are on the way!
Thank you! I love the idea of a Ghiradelli side-by-side taste test, I just hope I don’t lose.
Don’t worry, one can never post too many baking recipes!
I love the Ghirardelli mix, and I know my brownies would end up like your empty plate.. they always need to cool, but so many times I can’t wait to dive into the hot brownies… Thanks for the recipe and beautiful photos
I just try not to burn my tongue after scarfing them dow- I mean um, taste testing. Yeah, taste tesing. That’s it.
Your photo complement means so much to me! Thank you. I work really hard on them, so thank you for noticing.
That brownie look super delicious!!!
Thank you, my dear!
AND THEY ARE SO MOIST TOO!!! seriously such a great recipe- i can see why you love them so much <3
xoxo
You gave them a try? Cool! Thank you!
Yeah, I think it’s a fairly safe bet that I’d enjoy these!
I really like that picture with the close-up chocolate chips
Thank you! Pictures are an effort, aren’t they? Thank you for noticing! I really appreciate it.
Congrats on finally getting it perfected! I’m bookmarking this – they look delicious and i’m conviced they taste that way too!
Thank you, and I hope you enjoy them!
Since Ghirardelli Brownies are my absolute favorite I have to say that I will be noting this down for future reference…it looks delicious! Love the applesauce idea too.
Thank you! Ghirardelli brownies are amazing, aren’t they?
Woah. I need those, like, right this instant. I think I drooled on the keyboard.
Aaw. Thank, Sarah. I hope your keyboard didn’t short out.
Hurray for finding your perfect brownie recipe! And for it being healthy too! I’ve never tried the Ghiradelli box mix but must admit that I did used to loooooooooooooove boxed brownie mix yum.
Thank you! Ilooooooooooooooooove boxed brownie mix, too.
(Love the way you put that!)
AAH! I needed something to fuel my procrastination (finals eehee!)
I don’t have the egg replacer though — how much does that equal in real eggs? Is it it 1Tbsp per egg?
Ugh, finals! I feel your pain.
So the original recipe wasn’t vegan and called for 4 egg whites. Hope that helps! Can we meet up after your finals? Just shoot me an email!
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